Thrive Blog

Early detection matters, as 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. Regular screening mammograms are the most effective test to detect cancer early when it is more treatable. Your primary care provider can help you stay on track with annual screening exams.

Our feet carry us through this world, so it’s important to take care of them. One common foot condition, more prevalent among women, are bunions.

Summers are made for splashing! But it’s important for parents and caregivers to keep toddlers and children safe around the water. Sadly, drowning is a top cause of death for children. Together, we can prevent drowning.

Postpartum depression can make women feel sad, hopeless and anxious. Sometimes, women feel as if they cannot love or care for their baby. It’s important to reach out for help when these feelings are present.

Before Renita and Angel became teenage parents, they turned to the First Steps program to get ready for parenthood and become a family. Today, they are thriving as they are raising their daughter and navigating life on their own.

Pickleball has been the fastest growing sport in America for three years running. With more than 36.5 million pickleball players in the U.S., injuries are also on the rise. Adults of all ages are enjoying this sport that blends tennis, ping pong and badminton.

Practicing gratitude is a small, but mighty, health habit. According to UCLA Health, research shows that giving thanks and being grateful daily can help people sleep better, reduce depression symptoms, lessen anxiety, relieve stress and support heart health. In fact, gratitude can help lower blood pressure and calm us.  

A primary care provider, also known as a PCP, is your go-to for all your medical care – annual check-ups, preventive care, health conditions, and illnesses that pop up. As a primary care provider in Family Medicine, my goal is to help people reach their full potential in health and wellness – physically, mentally and emotionally.

Being physically active helps us feel good, sleep better, lifts our mood, reduces anxiety and lowers blood pressure. Long-term, physical activity can boost brain, heart and bone health. When we head outdoors to work out, studies show that physical activity outdoors lowers the body’s blood pressure and heart rate.